Mishawaka, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 15.7% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,599 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Mishawaka, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower